The word “patch” carries many meanings. One type of patch is a piece of material that mends and strengthens a spot that was o ... nce weak. A different kind of patch covers wounds, allowing them to heal. A patch can even refer to a period of time. In the P.A.T.C.H. program, the meanings behind this simple word represent our core values in substance use disorder treatment and recovery. Recovery is our philosophy— we believe that with the right care and support, anyone can recover from a substance use disorder. read more